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Indonesia urged to tread fastidiously as Russia courts Prabowo with vitality and defence presents


Indonesia ought to tread fastidiously earlier than deepening ties with Russia, analysts mentioned, after President Prabowo Subianto made an unplanned go to to Moscow this week, elevating questions in regards to the diplomatic and financial prices of nearer engagement – together with how Washington may reply.
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Prabowo on Wednesday, hailing 75 years of what the Kremlin described as “stable and regular” diplomatic relations between the 2 international locations.

The go to was Prabowo’s second to Russia this yr, following his participation in an financial discussion board in St Petersburg in June, and got here as Moscow stepped up overtures on vitality, commerce and navy cooperation.

Through the assembly, Putin provided Russian help to assist Indonesia develop its vitality sector, significantly nuclear energy crops, alongside elevated wheat shipments.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto talk during their meeting at the Senate Palace of the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discuss throughout their assembly on the Senate Palace of the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday. Picture: EPA

“Our two international locations have important potential in vitality, together with nuclear energy. I do know that your nation has plans on this regard. As for us, we stay at your disposal must you want to attain out to our specialists,” Putin mentioned on Wednesday.

Putin famous that Indonesia “enjoys a surplus” in its commerce steadiness with Russia, significantly within the agricultural sector, however “we aren’t complaining”.

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